active 742-755 Su Liu

Su Liu, usually identified as Liu Su (劉餗), was active in the Tang dynasty in the mid-8th century. Traditional reference listings connect him with the years 742–755, and Chinese sources describe him as the son of the historian Liu Zhiji.

He is chiefly known for Sui Tang Jiahua (隋唐嘉話), a collection of anecdotes and informal historical notes. The book gathers stories about people, institutions, and events from the Sui dynasty through the early Tang, and it is valued both for its literary liveliness and for the historical details it preserves.

Although only a small amount of personal information is easy to confirm, his reputation rests on that blend of history and storytelling. Readers interested in court culture, memorable personalities, and the texture of early medieval Chinese life often meet him through this work.